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BK56 ORW

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

247,801 mi
Last recorded247,801 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 ORW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 247,801 miles

emmission too clean not detected

Pass 28 Jul 2022 242,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 242,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 239,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 233,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2020 233,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 220,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 220,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 209,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 209,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 203,338 miles

Cant get emissions reading, due to car not revving up enough

Fail 17 Jul 2014 203,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Cant get emissions reading, due to car not revving up enough

Pass 1 May 2013 196,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,700 miles

ENGINE/UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Fail 23 Sep 2010 158,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 116,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BK56 ORW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK56 ORW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 ORW registered?

BK56 ORW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BK56 ORW safe to buy?

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